Presidential assassinations and attempts

There have been attempts on the lives of several U.S. Presidents, though only four of them have been successful. Here is a look at some of the shocking attempts.

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1835: Andrew Jackson

On January 20, 1835, Richard Lawrence fired two pistols at President Andrew Jackson just outside the U.S. Capitol. Both pistols misfired, Jackson used his cane to beat Lawrence, and the suspect was arrested.